Because of Rage being at its weakest point, and because of the shots being fired at point blank, the shots go clean through JJ's leg. He stumbles slightly, but that only makes Despair move slightly downward, toward Cannon's groin. JJ snarls in recognition of the pain, and Rage grows brighter. JJ twists as he rips Despair out of Cannon's stomach, and then cuts through the weaker part of armor that is the underside of Cannon's hip. With his other hand, JJ pins Cannon's shooting hand to the floor, trying to minimize further damage.